2011 Skoda Fabia 1.6L Diesel · SB61 AAZ
2011 Skoda Fabia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 131,967 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB61 AAZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2024
- 131,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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SB61 AAZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Skoda Fabia (SB61 AAZ) between March 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
SB61 AAZ Mileage History
- 31/03/2022117,385 mi
- 16/08/2022117,385 mi
- 01/08/2023121,213 mi+3,828 mi
- 15/08/2024131,967 mi+10,754 mi
Average of roughly 6,136 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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